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Slow-Cooked Oxtail Stew Recipe

Served with a dollop of ricotta and fresh celery for crunch! Slow-Cooked Oxtail Stew: A Nourishing Postpartum Recipe You know I can eat soup year round, but this time of year has me wanting to pull out the Dutch oven, spend a little time in the kitchen, and make something hearty that can simmer away for hours. And this oxtail stew? Well, it makes me feel like I'm putting on my favorite sweatshirt and curling up in front of a fire on a snowy day. My version was inspired by Hen

Jenny Kramer

Oct 217 min read

Korean-Inspired Beef Bone Broth & Daikon Soup

This is my take on a Korean-inspired beef bone broth and daikon soup—rich, warming, and incredibly adaptable. This is an ideal recipe for those early postpartum days when your digestive system is still healing. Daikon is added to a traditional Koren beef bone broth soup - but I've taken some liberties with this recipe to add even more postpartum nutrients and benefits! The base starts with short ribs or other beef bones and a few simple ingredients: daikon, ginger, garlic, on

Recipes and Nutrition

Jenny Kramer

Sep 213 min read

Adaptable Rice Paper Omelette

Rice Paper Omelette If you haven't tried cooking eggs with rice paper yet, now is your chance! Recently it feels like rice paper recipes have been popping up everywhere, and it's been a great opportunity to really explore the versatility of this ingredient. This recipe is great example of that, and it can be adapted to meet your cravings for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This rice paper “omelette” comes together in just a few minutes and gives you a crispy, layer underneath s

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Jenny Kramer

Sep 102 min read

Quick & Easy Avgolemono Soup

Often my favorite meals are the ones that come together with what you already have in the fridge, these are also the things I like to turn into easy postpartum recipes for clients since over complicating things is unnecessary and usually means it wont happen. Avgolemono is a traditional Greek soup made with lemon, egg, and broth. It’s comforting, bright, and contains plenty of great postpartum nutrients. This version is especially easy because you can use leftover rice, orzo,

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Jenny Kramer

Sep 93 min read

How to Manage Cold Symptoms with Natural Remedies During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Cold and flu symptoms can feel more intense during pregnancy and after birth, especially when treatment options are limited. Supporting your body with hydration, rest, and natural cold remedies during pregnancy can help ease discomfort and promote recovery. Battling Dry Air During Pregnancy and Postpartum Winter months tend to come with very dry air. Combined with indoor heating, this dryness can make any cold or virus even more painful on your throat and sinuses. Using a Hu

Jenny Kramer

Dec 22, 20253 min read

Bone broth ingredients in Instant Pot, Rotisserie chicken scraps for broth, Quick collagen-rich chicken bone broth for postpartum healing

🥣 Quick & Easy Bone Broth (Perfect for Postpartum Recovery)

Traditional bone broth takes 12–24 hours to simmer on the stove—but let’s be honest, that’s often not realistic when you’ve got a newborn. That’s why I created this quick and easy bone broth recipe using a rotisserie chicken and a pressure cooker or slow cooker. It’s deeply nourishing, full of flavor, and most importantly, hands-off — so you can rest, recover, and focus on bonding with your baby.

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Jenny Kramer

Jun 16, 20253 min read